1964

Immoral Articles; Prohibition of Importation

Section 1305 of Title 19 prohibits, inter alia, the importation of any
obscene book, pamphlet, paper, writing, advertisement, circular, print,
picture,
drawing, figure, or other article which is obscene. The entire contents of
the
package in which such articles are contained are subject to seizure and
forfeiture. Upon the seizure of such book or matter, the Customs officer
shall
transmit information thereof to the United States Attorney of the district
in
which the seizure occurred, who shall institute proceedings in the District
Court
for the forfeiture, confiscation and destruction of the book or matter
seized.
Upon adjudication by the District Court that the seized matter is obscene,
it
shall be ordered destroyed. Any party in interest may have the facts at
issue
determined by a jury and may have an appeal.